Background

Chancellor Allison asked the Campus Directions Committee (CDC) to develop a strategic plan during the fall semester 2013 as part of a university-wide strategic plan for 2020, the bicentennial of Indiana University.

As input to the Strategic Plan, a survey was completed by 222 respondents who shared their views on three questions: three essential elements of a vision statement, three-to-five essential strategies to achieve the vision, and two-to-three measurable goals for two of the strategies. These responses were analyzed and categorized by Gail McGuire, associate professor of sociology, and distributed to the campus via the Bulletin Board.

Vision Statement

To develop the Vision statement, members of the CDC reviewed the categorized responses to the first question on the survey: “Imagine IU South Bend in 2021. What are three essential elements of your vision for the campus?” A total of 576 responses were received and grouped into 24 categories. CDC members identified six elements from the survey responses that each considered “inspirational”. Through large and small group discussions,a draft vision statement was developed that included the elements considered most inspirational by the CDC. This draft was circulated to the campus for comment and suggested revisions were incorporated into the Vision statement below.

By 2020, Indiana University South Bend will be recognized as a premier regional, comprehensive master’s institution that is committed to exceptional teaching and scholarship, strong curricula and programs, and that values inquiry, creativity, and innovation at all levels. We will be a diverse, caring, and studentcentered campus with a culture that inspires community engagement, good citizenship, and effective leadership